Tankers Available in West Africa
Current tanker availability for charter in West Africa. VLCC, Suezmax, Aframax, MR, LR1, LR2 tankers with specifications, routes, and same-day quotes from Calmwaters Shipping.
VLCC Available
2 vessels
Suezmax Available
2 vessels
Aframax Available
2 vessels
Product Tankers
4 vessels
Available Vessels
| Type | DWT | Draft | Capacity | Route | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VLCC | 280,000 | 20.5m | ~2,000,000 barrels | Bonny → Far East | WS 50-60 | Available |
| VLCC | 300,000 | 21.0m | ~2,100,000 barrels | Bonny → Rotterdam | WS 48-55 | Available |
| Suezmax | 160,000 | 17.5m | ~1,000,000 barrels | Bonny → Europe | WS 75-90 | Available |
| Suezmax | 150,000 | 17.0m | ~950,000 barrels | Forcados → Mediterranean | WS 80-95 | Available |
| Aframax | 105,000 | 14.5m | ~650,000 barrels | Bonny → Mediterranean | WS 95-115 | Available |
| Aframax | 95,000 | 14.0m | ~600,000 barrels | Lagos → Regional WAF | WS 100-120 | Available |
| MR Tanker | 48,000 | 12.5m | ~350,000 barrels | Lekki → Lomé/Accra | $18-22/tonne | Available |
| MR Tanker | 45,000 | 12.0m | ~320,000 barrels | Lagos → Coastal WAF | $16-20/tonne | Available |
| LR1 | 68,000 | 13.5m | ~500,000 barrels | Lekki → Rotterdam | $22-28/tonne | Available |
| LR2 | 90,000 | 14.5m | ~650,000 barrels | Lekki → Houston | $25-32/tonne | Available |
Vessel Types We Charter
VLCC
2 availableDWT: 200,000-320,000 DWT
Draft: 20-22m
Capacity: ~2M barrels
Use: Long-haul crude exports
Suezmax
2 availableDWT: 120,000-200,000 DWT
Draft: 17-18m
Capacity: ~1M barrels
Use: Medium-haul crude/products
Aframax
2 availableDWT: 80,000-120,000 DWT
Draft: 14-15m
Capacity: ~600K barrels
Use: Regional trades
MR
2 availableDWT: 40,000-55,000 DWT
Draft: 12-13m
Capacity: ~350K barrels
Use: Product coastal trades
LR1
1 availableDWT: 55,000-80,000 DWT
Draft: 13-14m
Capacity: ~500K barrels
Use: Long-range products
LR2
1 availableDWT: 80,000-120,000 DWT
Draft: 14-15m
Capacity: ~650K barrels
Use: Long-haul products
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Charter Requirements
Contact Information
4-hour response SLA • BIMCO terms • NPA licensed
Why Charter with Calmwaters Shipping
Credentials
- • NPA Licensed Port Agent (only charter broker with this license)
- • BIMCO Member (international maritime standards)
- • 15+ years of West African maritime experience
- • 750+ vessel charters completed
Service
- • 4-hour response SLA for all enquiries
- • Same-day quotes for tanker charter
- • BIMCO-standard charter party documentation
- • 24/7 operations desk
Frequently Asked Questions
What tankers are currently available in West Africa?
Calmwaters Shipping has access to VLCC, Suezmax, Aframax, MR, LR1, and LR2 tankers available for charter in West Africa. Current availability includes vessels for crude oil exports from Bonny and Forcados, refined product transport from Dangote Refinery, and regional coastal trades. Contact us for real-time availability and same-day quotes.
How quickly can I charter a tanker in Nigeria?
Calmwaters Shipping provides same-day quotes for tanker charter in Nigeria. Once you submit your requirements, we can have a charter party ready within 24-48 hours. Our 4-hour response SLA ensures you get market-competitive rates quickly. We handle all documentation including BIMCO charter party forms.
What is the cost to charter a tanker from West Africa?
Tanker charter rates in West Africa vary by vessel type, route, and market conditions. Current indicative rates: VLCC (Bonny-Far East) WS 50-60, Suezmax (Bonny-Europe) WS 75-90, Aframax (Bonny-Med) WS 95-115, MR (Lagos-Lomé) $18-22/tonne. Contact us for fixed-price quotations tailored to your specific route and cargo.
Can you arrange VLCC charter from Bonny Terminal?
Yes, Calmwaters Shipping arranges VLCC charters from Bonny Terminal and Forcados Export Terminal for Nigerian crude oil exports. We have access to a global fleet of VLCCs (200,000-320,000 DWT) and handle all SPM terminal coordination, documentation, and NPA clearance. BIMCO-standard GENCON charter party terms.
What documentation is required for tanker charter in Nigeria?
Required documentation includes: Charter Party (BIMCO GENCON/SHELLTIME), Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest, Insurance Certificate (P&I and H&M), NIMASA registration, and NPA clearance. Calmwaters Shipping handles all documentation as your NPA licensed agent.
Do you handle product tanker charter from Dangote Refinery?
Yes, we arrange product tanker charter from Dangote Refinery's Lekki terminal for refined product exports (petrol, diesel, aviation fuel) to Africa, Europe, Americas, and Asia. We have access to MR, LR1, and LR2 tankers with current availability for Dangote loading slots.
Need a Different Vessel Type?
We also arrange PSV, AHTS, LNG, LPG, and chemical tanker charters across West Africa. Contact us for availability and rates on any vessel type.
Contact us at info@westafricacharter.com or call +234 916 333 1144